From Mr Blobby and Cliff Richard, to X Factor winners and Queen’s Bohemium Rhapsody (twice), some memorable songs have been crowned the official Christmas Number 1.
While claiming the top spot in the festive charts isn’t as competitive as it once was, it’s still a highly sought after accolade in the music industry.
This year the race to claim the number 1 starts at 12.01am on Friday, December 13, and runs until 11.50pm on Thursday, December 19.
The winner will be revealed live on BBC Radio 1's Official Chart Show from 4pm on Friday December 20, with the full top 100 published online on OfficialCharts.com at 5.45pm on the same day.
Here are the top contenders, according to the bookies.
5. Reverend & The Makers - Late Night Phone Call
Indie band Reverend & The Makers' first new material in a year is being released in support of The Samaritans charity. It's 10/1 for the festive top spot. | Contributed
6. Tom Grennan - It Can't Be Christmas
Tom Grennan's bid for Christmas Number One could be hampered by the fact it is only available on Amazon Music. It's still 13/1 to go all the way to the top. | Contributed
7. One Direction
Following the tragic death of Liam Payne, fans of boyband One Direction are priced at 14/1 to send one of their songs to the top of the charts this Christmas. | Getty Images
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8. Oasis - Merry Xmas Everybody
Oasis are set to dominate the headlines of the music world next year with their huge reunion tour. It's 22/1 that they could finish this year at number one with their cover of Slade classisc 'Merry Xmas Everybody'. | Contributed